James Plattes - Violin-A-Gram

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Violin-A-Gram is a musical telegram service. The messenger is a professional violinist who delivers a personalized message, rose, greeting card and violin serenade to the recipient. He then kisses the lady's hand or shakes the gentlemen's hand. Violin-A-Gram delivers seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

Professional Violinist performing the elegant, romantic musical telegram service.
3 Musical selections.
Birthdays, anniversaries and special events.
Complete with long-stemmed rose, personalized message & greeting card.

To place your order call (612) 861-2954 (Twin Cities), or 805 640-9509 (Los Angeles).

Read "The Strolling Violinist" article by James Plattes

Combining the romance of violin music with the musical telegram, Violin-A-Gram has delighted thousands of people since its inception. This is a service that people remember for many years. It's a riot! The reaction of our clients spans the whole range of human emotion, from tears to laughter! The most common motivating factor in a person's decision to send a Violin-A-Gram is love. Our repertoire ranges from Gypsy violin pieces to George Gershwin love songs. Lennon/McCartney standards to J.S. Bach partitas and minuets. The type of delivery and presentation of the performance is determined by the client at the time of ordering.

Here are some examples of the different types of Violin-A-Gram presentations:

Romantic - for intimate dinners or a romantic rendezvous.
Humorous - ideal for parties, celebrations and surprises!
Sentimental - retirement or going away parties.
Serious - for the music lover in your life.
Congratulatory - perfect for receptions, promotions and announcements.
Any combination of two or more of the above delivery types.

Every violinist performing this service is an accomplished professional violinist as well as a fun loving extrovert! A good sense of humor is a prerequisite for all of our violinists! We have played for marriage proposals, bridal showers, wedding receptions, birthday parties, baby showers, anniversaries, lovers, and more! Say it with Violin-A-Gram!

We are looking to franchise Violin-A-Gram in other cities. Prospective violinists should have a working knowledge of classical and popular music. If you know some folk/fiddle tunes that helps too. If you're a professional violinist who likes being the center of attention, this could be for you! The more styles you can play the better. The number one consideration is a beautiful violin tone. Number two is a good sense of humor. In eleven years of delivering Violin-A-Grams, I have found myself performing in public parks, office buildings, restaurants, bowling alleys, private homes, trailer courts and public schools. No two deliveries are ever the same. Reliable transportation is mandatory.

There are presently three professional violinists performing this service in the Twin Cities. James Plattes, Judy MacGibbon and Krasimir Bakardjiev.

For franchise information or to order contact James Plattes:
Violin-A-Gram
C/O MVSM
6601 Bloomington AV S
Richfield, MN 55423

Tel: 612.861.2954.
E mail: james@wildgypsy.com

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